2021 Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CRF1100 Africa Twin years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin. That is the most of any CRF1100 Africa Twin model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is engine (2 complaints, 50%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2021 Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin recalls (1)
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Engine and engine cooling:engine:engine control module (ecu/ecm):software
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles equipped with a dual-clutch transmission (DCT). A software error in the engine control unit (ECU), may disconnect the controller area network (CAN) communication and release the clutch, which can result in an engine stall or a loss of drive power.
Risk: An engine stall or a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KNB.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The fuel guage hits empty after only 3 gallons with a 5gal tank, did not do this when I first bought it, started after about 1200 miles on a long road trip. The TFT resets on its own, mileage for a tank will read for instance 22mi. when it should be 140-ish. It has reset while riding and on…
This concerns a Honda motorcycle with a Dual Clutch Transmission (aka, automatic). This motorcycle has had an NHTSA recall for my specific issue (see below [22V-622 JPH added 01Jun2023]) and has had the recall performed. The issue prompting the recall is still happening to me and others who have…
The TFT Touchscreen has failed multiple time. Sometimes it blackouts so I cannot see what speed I am going or my tachometer. Recently it stopped responding to my touch input. This is an issue worldwide with any Honda Africa Twin 202X - to present. If it has a TFT screen they have this issue. There…
While overpassing a slow moving truck doing about 45 MPH on a 2-lane highway, I accelerated to overtake the vehicle. Just before pulling in front of the truck I experienced a total loss of propulsion. I thought I had a broken chain. I quickly looked and discovered the chain was intact. I could rev…
Other Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 CRF1100 Africa Twin | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin?
Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2021 Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CRF1100 Africa Twin model years, the 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.